You'll be bothered from time to time by storms, fog, snow. When you are, think of those who went through it before you, and say to yourself, 'What they could do, I can do.'
Interpretation
In challenging times, draw strength and inspiration from those who have overcome similar struggles.
This quote emphasizes the idea that life will present us with various challenges, symbolized by 'storms, fog, snow.' When faced with these difficulties, it encourages us to remember the resilience of those who have navigated similar adversity before us. By reflecting on their triumphs, we can motivate ourselves to persevere, believing that if they could overcome it, then so can we.
In practice
In a motivational speech about facing adversity, one could use this quote to encourage the audience to find strength in historical perseverance.
Grown-ups love figures... When you tell them you've made a new friend they never ask you any questions about essential matters. They never say to you "What does his voice sound like? What games does he love best? Does he collect butterflies? " Instead they demand "How old is he? How much does he weigh? How much money does his father make? " Only from these figures do they think they have learned anything about him.
Attitude is a paintbrush. It colors everything!
Water, thou hast no taste, no color, no odor; canst not be defined, art relished while ever mysterious. Not necessary to life, but rather life itself, thou fillest us with a gratification that exceeds the delight of the senses.
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When a mystery is too overpowering, one dare not disobey.
When the body sinks into death, the essence of man is revealed. Man is a knot, a web, a mesh into which relationships are tied. Only those relationships matter. The body is an old crock that nobody will miss. I have never known a man to think of himself when dying. Never.
To each there comes in their lifetime a special moment when they are figuratively tapped on the shoulder and offered the chance to do a very special thing, unique to them and fitted to their talents. What a tragedy if that moment finds them unprepared or unqualified for that which could have been their finest hour.
Give the American people a good cause, and there's nothing they can't lick.
All of us get knocked down, but it's resiliency that really matters. All of us do well when things are going well, but the thing that distinguishes athletes is the ability to do well in times of great stress, urgency and pressure.
I will either find a way or make one.
I can imagine few things more trying to the patience than the long wasted days of waiting.
I felt like a monster reincarnation of Horatio Alger: A man on the move, and just sick enough to be totally confident.
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